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The original documents are located in Box D19, folder "Unidentified and undated Speech
(probably between October 14 and 19, 1965)" of the Ford Congressional Papers: Press
Secretary and Speech File at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.
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Digitized from Box D19 of the Ford Congressional Papers: Press Secretary and Speech File at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
Excerpts from a speech by Rep. Gerald R. Ford (R-Mich.)
The 89th Congress faces many jobs. We must move ahead with wisdom, vision and
dedication to help guide our Nation toward the goals of freedom, security, peace
at the same time honestly advocating and effectively achieving federal fiscal
responsibility.
At the present rate of government spending, our children and the future
generations will be buried under a financial load that can only adversely affect
their way of life,
*
*
*
We should reverse the rapidly expanding trend of having too much federal
control over States, counties, cities, towns and small communities.
Centralism will be checked only when national leaders refuse to encourage the
"easy way" of federal assistance.
Today, among the giant issues is whether excess concentration of Federal
power will destroy State, local and individual freedom and responsibility.
State andlocal officials have the answer. Simply stated it is: "We will do
the job." Perhaps, it must be done in pertnership with a federal agency. If there is
a will and a capability on the local level, there is no reason to have a federal
monopoly that would result in more bureaucracy and red-tape.
The effort must be within the two-party framework, which is SO desperately
needed for a strong, prosperous, just and honest America.
Too many of my Democratic friends do not seem to realize that a government
big enough to provide hand-outs in a broad and sweeping give-away, is big enough to
take away the freedom of individuals.
* *
There is a need to revive patriotism in this country to maintain a society in
which each person can have social, political and economic opportunity.
A patriot takes an active interest in government, the issues and politics
votes in all elections, not just every four years.
* *
The Republican Party must regain a position I describe as the high middle
road of moderation,
We must block any "take-over" attempt by any individuals or small segments
of the Party more interested in promoting their own narrow views than in building
the Republican Party,
* * *
The Republican Party must earn---and I emphasize "earn" the confidence and
trust of the American people. We must meet difficulties head-on with ideas, with
energy, with unity, In so doing, we can and we must give more depth and meaning to
the lives of our countrymen and to the people of the world.
The time to start is right now.
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Excerpts from a speech by Rep. Gerald Re Ford (R-Mich.)
The 89th Congress faces many jobs. We must move ahead with wisdom, vision and
dedication to help guide our Nation toward the goals of freedom, security, peace
at the same time honestly advocating and effectively achieving federal fiscal
responsibility.
At the present rate of government spending, our children and the future
generations will be buried under a financial load that can only adversely affect
their way of life.
*
*
*
We should reverse the rapidly expanding trond of having too much federal
control over States, counties, cities, towns and small communities.
Centralism will be checked only when national leaders refuse to encourage the
"easy way" of federal assistance.
Today, among the giant issues is whether excess concentration of Federal
power will destroy State, local and individual freedom
and
responsibility.
State andlocal officials have the answer. Simply stated it is: "We will do
the job." Perhaps, it must be done in partnership with a federal agency. If there is
a will and a capability on the local level, there is no reason to have a federal
monopoly that would result in more bureaucrac and red-tape.
The effort must be within the two-party framework, which is so desperately
needed for a strong, prosperous, just and honest America.
Too many of my Democratic friends do not seem to realize that a government
big enough to provide hand-outs in a broad and sweeping give-away, is big enough to
take away the freedom of individuals.
* *
There is a need to revive patriotism in this country to maintain a society in
which each person can have social, political and conomit opportunity.
A patriot takes an active interest in government, the issues and politics
votes in all elections, not just every four years.
*
The Republican Party must regain a position I describe as the high middle
road of moderation.
We must block any "take-over" attempt by any individuals or small segments
of the Party more interested in promoting their own narrow views than in building
the Republican Party,
* * *
The Republican Party must earn---and I emphasize "earn"--the confidence and
trust of the American people. We must meet difficulties head-on with ideas, with
energy, with unity. In so doing, we can and we must give more depth and meaning to
the lives of our countrymen and to the people of the world.
The time to start is right now.
GERALD FORD LIBRARY
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